BMW serie 7 1999 Manual Do Utilizador

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Seat adjustment
Electric power seats
For maximum safety when adjusting the 
seat position, please observe the fol-
lowing:
Never try to adjust your seat while 
operating the vehicle. The seat 
could respond with unexpected move-
ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle 
control could lead to an accident.
Wear the safety belt firmly against your 
body at all times. In the event of a fron-
tal impact, a loose lap belt could slide 
over your hips, leading to abdominal in-
jury. In addition, the safety belt's re-
straint effectiveness is reduced if the 
belt is worn loosely.
Never ride with the backrest reclined to 
an extreme horizontal angle (especially 
important for front passengers to re-
member). Keep the backrest relatively 
upright to minimize the risk of "sliding 
under" the safety belt and sustaining in-
jury in an accident.
Do not slide the seats to the rear when 
the vehicle is at an extreme angle (on 
garage ramps or steep slopes, for in-
stance), to prevent the shoulder strap's 
automatic height adjustment mecha-
nism from disengaging.
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1 Tilt angle
2 Forward - backward adjustment
3 Cushion height
4 Backrest angle
5 Head restraint height
Adjust the head restraint manually by 
tilting it in the desired direction.
Head restraints reduce the risk of 
spinal injury in the event of an ac-
cident. 
Adjust the head restraint so that its cen-
ter is approximately at the height of the 
ear.
For maximum safety, read carefully and 
comply with the adjustment instructions 
presented here.
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Correct sitting posture
To reduce strain on the spinal column, 
sit all the way back in the seat and rest 
your back fully against the backrest.
Ideal sitting posture is achieved with 
your head extending from your spine in 
a straight line.
For long-distance driving, you may wish 
to increase the backrest tilt-angle 
slightly to reduce muscular tension. 
Please remember that you should al-
ways remain able to grasp the entire 
periphery of the steering wheel without 
straightening your arms.
Lumbar support
Refer to the BMW comfort seat in the 
following column.
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